Key areas, causes of FDI firm performance in Binh Duong industrial zones a qualitative approach
Abstract
This paper investigates the current issues of FDI firm in Binh Duong industrial
zone, Vietnam. By conducting an extensive qualitative study comprised of 11 in-depth
interviews with Executive managers and general director, we identify eight main themes
that emerged from the data concerning the specific contents for FDI firm in Binh Duong
industrial zone. Correspondents described how the managerial ties, market orientation,
human resource and supply chain contribute to differentiation advantage, cost advantage
and in turn lead to sustainable firm performance. In addition, respondents also noted
challenges associated with implementing differentiation advantage, cost advantage. Based
on prior studies and these challenges, we propose a conceptual model of managerial ties,
market orientation, human resource and supply chain in FDI firm in Binh Duong industrial
zone as influenced four main factors - managerial ties, market orientation, human resource
and supply chain. Changes in any of the four factors can potentially influence both
differentiation advantage or cost advantage and overall firm performance.
The proposal and research approach have been approved by two discussion
committees including members from Binh Duong Department of Science and Technology,
Department of Planning and Investment, Department of Industry and Trade, Department of
Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs, and Economic Department of Binh Duong
People’s Committee due to the suitability with the industrial development orientation of
the province in May 2014.